USFS Synchronized Team levels and Star Lit Blades Team Requirements
Minimum requirements are based on USFS Rules, but the team may set requirements that differ. Star Lit Blades Coaches retain the right to make exceptions and decisions based on what they feel is best for a team and the program as a whole. If you have questions or concerns on your skaters placement, level, age, or team, please contact a coach. These questions are also welcome PRIOR to tryouts. All decisions made after tryouts are final and will be left up to the coaches discretion.
NOT ALL TEAM LEVELS WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH THE STAR LIT BLADES PROGRAM. TEAMS WILL BE MADE BASED ON LEVEL, AGE, COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS, AND NUMBER OF SKATERS.
**NEW THIS SEASON: The Star Lit Blades Competitive teams will comprise of more than the required number of skaters through USFS. We want to ensure that all skaters who are committing to the Competitive Team are meeting their individual skating and lesson requirements, as well as attending and participating in ALL team practices each week. Skaters who do not meet these commitment requirements should expect to be an alternate for the team. If you are unsure about the commitment, you may speak with a coach, or register for the local show team instead of the competitive travel team.
Local Show Teams
*Teams of 5-20 skaters. Ages and levels will be based on skater turnout and interest.
Snowplow Sam & Aspire Teams
*Teams of 5-20 skaters which range from 17 years of age and younger. Skaters should not have passed higher than either Pre Preliminary or Preliminary based on the level of the teams.
Preliminary
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Preliminary Moves in the Field.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Pre-Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 17 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Open Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Juvenile Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Juvenile Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Intermediate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Intermediate Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Novice Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Novice Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Junior Team
*A team of 12-16 skaters who are 13 through19 years of age. Skaters must have passed their Junior Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Senior Team
*A team of 16 where skaters must be 15 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Senior Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Collegiate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters. Skaters must have passed their Juvenile Moves in the Field. Skaters must also have a high school diploma or equivalents and be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university. They must be recognized as full-time students by that college or university which they are attending.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Open Collegiate Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Moves in the Field. Skaters must also have a high school diploma or equivalents and be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university. They must be recognized as full-time students by that college or university which they are attending.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Adult Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed one of the following: Juvenile Moves in the Field, Adult Pre Silver Moves in the Field, Partnered or Solo Bronze Dances, or Preliminary Figures.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Adult Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult equivalent.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Masters Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult equivalent.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Masters Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters have no test requirements but are encouraged to have passed their Pre Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult equivalent.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Minimum requirements are based on USFS Rules, but the team may set requirements that differ. Star Lit Blades Coaches retain the right to make exceptions and decisions based on what they feel is best for a team and the program as a whole. If you have questions or concerns on your skaters placement, level, age, or team, please contact a coach. These questions are also welcome PRIOR to tryouts. All decisions made after tryouts are final and will be left up to the coaches discretion.
NOT ALL TEAM LEVELS WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH THE STAR LIT BLADES PROGRAM. TEAMS WILL BE MADE BASED ON LEVEL, AGE, COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS, AND NUMBER OF SKATERS.
**NEW THIS SEASON: The Star Lit Blades Competitive teams will comprise of more than the required number of skaters through USFS. We want to ensure that all skaters who are committing to the Competitive Team are meeting their individual skating and lesson requirements, as well as attending and participating in ALL team practices each week. Skaters who do not meet these commitment requirements should expect to be an alternate for the team. If you are unsure about the commitment, you may speak with a coach, or register for the local show team instead of the competitive travel team.
Local Show Teams
*Teams of 5-20 skaters. Ages and levels will be based on skater turnout and interest.
Snowplow Sam & Aspire Teams
*Teams of 5-20 skaters which range from 17 years of age and younger. Skaters should not have passed higher than either Pre Preliminary or Preliminary based on the level of the teams.
Preliminary
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Preliminary Moves in the Field.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Pre-Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 17 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Open Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Juvenile Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Juvenile Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Intermediate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Intermediate Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Novice Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Novice Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Junior Team
*A team of 12-16 skaters who are 13 through19 years of age. Skaters must have passed their Junior Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Senior Team
*A team of 16 where skaters must be 15 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Senior Moves in the Field.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Collegiate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters. Skaters must have passed their Juvenile Moves in the Field. Skaters must also have a high school diploma or equivalents and be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university. They must be recognized as full-time students by that college or university which they are attending.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Open Collegiate Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Moves in the Field. Skaters must also have a high school diploma or equivalents and be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university. They must be recognized as full-time students by that college or university which they are attending.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Adult Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed one of the following: Juvenile Moves in the Field, Adult Pre Silver Moves in the Field, Partnered or Solo Bronze Dances, or Preliminary Figures.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Adult Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult equivalent.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Masters Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult equivalent.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Masters Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters have no test requirements but are encouraged to have passed their Pre Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult equivalent.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.